Attaching Ledger Board To Concrete Foundation?

Can you use Tapcons for ledger board?

“Through bolts” are driven into brick or stone, then protrude through the ledger, where they are fastened with a nut. Lag bolts are driven through the ledger and the brick or siding and into the house’s frame. Tapcon style concrete screws can be used in place of through bolts in many cases.

How do you attach something to concrete without drilling?

A simple fix might include an adhesive or adhesive-baked hook, while there are other fasteners like hard wall hooks and masonry nails. Powder-actuated fasteners and concrete nail guns are useful for supporting frames and providing a much greater hold.

How do you attach wood to concrete without drilling?

If you are willing to make holes in the concrete but do not want to buy the particular drill bit needed, then the simplest solution is to get nails for your project. Standard nails will not work on concrete, but some nails are made specifically for nailing wood to concrete. Cut nails will also work for this as well.

Can you put decking straight onto concrete?

You cannot simply screw decking boards directly to the concrete slab itself. You need to have battening in place for the decking to sit on. The battening also protects the timber from direct contact with the chemicals in the concrete, which can cause the timber deck boards to rot quickly.

Can you screw decking straight to concrete?

Yes, you can lay or install composite decking on concrete if your want to.

Can deck posts sit on concrete?

First off, mark where deck posts will stand in the yard. There are several ways to set deck posts; we recommend attaching the posts to concrete footers above the ground. This helps to prevent wooden posts from rotting. Place a cylindrical concrete form in the posthole.

How far apart should ledger bolts be?

Typically, you will need to install your bolts alternating high and low 2″ from the top and bottom of the ledger board. As a rule of thumb, bolts can be spaced 16″ on center for supporting joist span up to 12′ in length. Longer joists will require tighter bolting patterns.

How much weight can a ledger board hold?

The ledger is 10′ long so every foot of ledger must be designed to carry at least 200 lbs of load.

Can you attach a ledger board to brick?

You should never attach a deck to a brick wall. The brick veneer must have a minimum of a 1-inch air space between the brick and the framing, but it can be up to 4.5″. A lag screw or bolt extending to the front of the brick simply cannot support deck loads at that location.

Can I attach a ledger board to wall studs?

MiTek’s WSWH Washer Head Structural Wood Screw can be used to attach a ledger to studs directly, through 1/2″ APA rated sheathing or through one or two layers of 5/8″ gypsum wallboard (drywall).

Can a deck ledger board be two pieces?

The ledger board doesn’t have to be one continuous board. It can be a series of broken sections if it is solidly attached. This will require extra bolts and installing a 2x nailer across the top of the vent to secure the decking along the house wall.